You might call buyer’s agents the unsung heroes of real estate. These scrappy, loyal and ever-so-patient confidantes guide clients through endless home tours and play family counselor during hectic bidding wars. Without the glory of a flashy listing, they navigate the home search jungle and ensure buyers have an adviser looking out for their best interests alone.

Are you the go-to buyer’s agent in your community? Would you like to be? For our upcoming Special Report, Inman’s digging into the qualities, skills and strategies that drive successful buyer’s agents and the techniques that help buyers stand out in this low inventory market. Share your insights to be a part of it.

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